The aim of this work is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Simple Tuning algorithm applied on a Fuzzy Pulse Width Modulation controller in a real situation with DC gear motors. The fuzzy logic model proposed to control motor’s no-load speed consists in 25 rules based on Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System. A hardware implementation and an interface are designed for controlling the plant. In addition...

A growing number of X-ray sources based on the free-electron laser (XFEL) principle are presently under construction or have recently started operation. The intense, ultrashort pulses of these sources will enable new insights in many different fields of science. A key problem is to provide x-ray optical elements capable of collecting the largest possible fraction of the radiation and to focus i...

This paper studies the reflection of pulses from a randomly layered half space. It characterizes the statistical properties of the reflected signals at the surface in a suitable asymptotic limit in which the pulse width is large compared to the typical size of the inhomogeneous layers but small compared to the macroscopic variations of the medium properties. It is shown how this characterizatio...

Calculations of the shape and the timing of single-magnetic-flux quanta ~SFQs! generated by high-current-density ‘‘self-shunted’’ Josephson junctions are presented. The junction current is assumed to be due in part to multiple Andreev reflections within the high-transparency barrier. The SFQ pulses from these junctions show several differences when compared to those from lower-current-density r...

Photoplethysmography (PPG) technology has been used to develop small, wearable, pulse rate sensors. These devices, consisting of infrared light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and photodetectors, offer a simple, reliable, low-cost means of monitoring the pulse rate noninvasively. Recent advances in optical technology have facilitated the use of high-intensity green LEDs for PPG, increasing the adoption ...

The main topic of this paper is to examine the impact on induction machine magnetic noise of a new stator magnetic circuit design. This new design was developed in order to increase AC machine energetic performance by assembling non-segmented shifted grainoriented steel sheets which make it possible to reduce iron losses. Experimental results on induction machine efficiency increase are present...

This letter describes an alternative solution to passive and active filter arrangements on the dc side of the converter. The circuits of dc-side ripple elimination are based on direct reinjection of the ripple in series with the dc line.

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The optimal torque control of a synchronous machine is a classical problem. This paper presents an alternative to SVM (Space Vector Modulation which belongs to PWM approaches) based upon direct boolean control. The result is a predictive method allowing an optimal torque control of the synchronous machine. A comparison between both approaches will be proposed . Copyright  2002 IFAC

In this paper, we investigated vector control of an induction machine taking into account discretization problems of the command. In the purpose to show how to include in a discrete model of this current control and with rotor time constant update. The results of simulation obtained are very satisfaisant. That was possible thanks to the good choice of the values of the parameters of the regulat...